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mayes was recently haitianed on the fbi's most wanted fugitive -- listed on the fbi's most wanted fugitive list. >>> people accused of smuggling cocaine and then dealing it up and down the east coast. >> the fbi first got wind of this alleged criminal network of central machinery drug traffickers after a neighbor of one of the -- american drug traffickers after a neighbor of one of the suspects went to fairfax county police last year to complain about drugs being sold on his street. it turns out the honduran traffickers had been using dulles airport as a gateway to travel cocaine into the u.s. for the past seven years. the cocaine was hidden inside small wooden picture frames and shoes according to the fbi smuggled in the luggage of couriers then sold to a criminal network of honduran immigrants, 28 of them both men and women arrested today. >> honduras isn't a source country for cocaine. it's a through-point. of course, part of our investigation is to try to figure out what are the ends of this distribution network, where was it produced, who was really profiting from it, where did the pr
mayes was recently haitianed on the fbi's most wanted fugitive -- listed on the fbi's most wanted fugitive list. >>> people accused of smuggling cocaine and then dealing it up and down the east coast. >> the fbi first got wind of this alleged criminal network of central machinery drug traffickers after a neighbor of one of the -- american drug traffickers after a neighbor of one of the suspects went to fairfax county police last year to complain about drugs being sold on his...
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we in the fbi -- to bob levinson. we in the fbi will continue to do all we can to ensure bob's safe return, his safe return to christine. >> reporter: bob levinson is the father of seven children. he will mark his 64th birthday this saturday, march 10th. the fbi has had some success in advertising large rewards in that region of the world. miamal kazi who killed cia agents and captured others was apprehended in pakistan. in the fox 5 newsroom, paul wagner. >>> the department of homeland security says it's close to finalizing a program to track immigrants who overstay their visas. the plan is to be presented to congress in weeks. the case against amine el khalifi renewed the debate. the moroccan man was arrested near the capitol wearing what he thought was a vest of explosives. el khalifi had been living in the u.s. illegally since 1999 when his tourist visa expired. >>> opening statements began today in the wrongful death trial stemming from the virginia tech massacre. a school attorney said officials did what they be
we in the fbi -- to bob levinson. we in the fbi will continue to do all we can to ensure bob's safe return, his safe return to christine. >> reporter: bob levinson is the father of seven children. he will mark his 64th birthday this saturday, march 10th. the fbi has had some success in advertising large rewards in that region of the world. miamal kazi who killed cia agents and captured others was apprehended in pakistan. in the fox 5 newsroom, paul wagner. >>> the department of...
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the video only shows one suspect, that is, the video the fbi released to the media. what's unclear is whether or not anything was accessed here at this atm and whether or not they got anything. we know in the previous two attempts nothing was talk. in georgetown paul wagner -- was taken. in georgetown paul wagner, fox 5 news. >>> also caught on camera a ride on a bus slams into a home as passengers hang on for dear life. it happened monday morning in silver spring. this is surveil video from inside the bus. you can see the passenger goes flying when the bus drive lost control, then crashed right into the front door of a home. two people were inside the house at the time. fortunately no one was hurt. >>> in a press conference today republican congressman todd akin reaffirmed his plans to stay in missouri's u.s. senate race. he's been under fire for recent comments suggesting women's bodies have ways of avoiding pregnancy during what he called legitimate rape. top republicans have asked akin to drop out of the senate race. >> apparently there's some people who are havi
the video only shows one suspect, that is, the video the fbi released to the media. what's unclear is whether or not anything was accessed here at this atm and whether or not they got anything. we know in the previous two attempts nothing was talk. in georgetown paul wagner -- was taken. in georgetown paul wagner, fox 5 news. >>> also caught on camera a ride on a bus slams into a home as passengers hang on for dear life. it happened monday morning in silver spring. this is surveil...
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the fbi focused its resources on that case. the hunt for randolph dial and bobbi parker long since cold was quietly back burnered. >> every time i'd hear of a body being found, you know, i'd hold my breath and wait. but i just wouldn't accept she was dead. >> by now, bobbi and dial were working on a small farm in east texas. dial calling himself richard deal and introducing bobbi as his wife samantha. >> to survive i became samantha. >> who was samantha sdmeel. >> s-- samantha deal? >> she was lonely, hurt. and trying to make it day by day, minute to minute. >> when you would approach another human being, did you want to just shout out, i'm being held against my will, get me out of here? >> i became fearful if i did something that was not approved. the revenge of dial was great. >> dial seemed ever more confident. in 1997 after three years on the lam, he started a pottery company called terra cotta gardens. >> dial advertised it on the radio, did an interview on the radio. >> unbelievably, the attention led to an invitation for
the fbi focused its resources on that case. the hunt for randolph dial and bobbi parker long since cold was quietly back burnered. >> every time i'd hear of a body being found, you know, i'd hold my breath and wait. but i just wouldn't accept she was dead. >> by now, bobbi and dial were working on a small farm in east texas. dial calling himself richard deal and introducing bobbi as his wife samantha. >> to survive i became samantha. >> who was samantha sdmeel. >>...
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. >> but it was all part of an fbi sting. we'll begin with maureen umeh with the latest details. >> we're learning more tonight about the suspect in this foiled suicide bombing plot. we know he came from morocco with his parents in 1999 on a visitor's visa that expired that same year and he's lived in the u.s. illegally since. what set him on the path to terrorism is still not clear, but authorities say he was determined to do great harm. 29-year-old a menelik live if i appeared in -- amine el khalifi appeared in court friday afternoon with his hands behind his back and didn't say a word. federal authorities say el khalifi had been hatching a plot more than a year and tried to carry out. a criminal complaint charges el khalifi with knowingly and unlawfully attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction against property owned and used by the united states. federal authorities say el khalifi's plan began in january, 2011, when an fbi informant listened to el khalifi and another man at an arlington apartment say the war on terro
. >> but it was all part of an fbi sting. we'll begin with maureen umeh with the latest details. >> we're learning more tonight about the suspect in this foiled suicide bombing plot. we know he came from morocco with his parents in 1999 on a visitor's visa that expired that same year and he's lived in the u.s. illegally since. what set him on the path to terrorism is still not clear, but authorities say he was determined to do great harm. 29-year-old a menelik live if i appeared in...
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green hall was renting are now -- sarah greenhalgh was renting are now getting assistance from the fbi. >> that's not something that's unusual in a case like that. we've asked for assistance from multiple state and federal agencies and this morning the fbi responded to our requests for assistance. >> reporter: lieutenant james hartman won't go into much detail, but he acknowledges the fbi agents may be able too assist in sorting out -- to assist in sorting out leads from greenhalgh's facebook activity. >> it does play a key role in this case. we're working with facebook. >> reporter: in her last pose on facebook sarah made reference to sleeping with her windows open but hoping a bat [ bleep ] crazy boy wouldn't
green hall was renting are now -- sarah greenhalgh was renting are now getting assistance from the fbi. >> that's not something that's unusual in a case like that. we've asked for assistance from multiple state and federal agencies and this morning the fbi responded to our requests for assistance. >> reporter: lieutenant james hartman won't go into much detail, but he acknowledges the fbi agents may be able too assist in sorting out -- to assist in sorting out leads from...
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the book the secret of the fbi which, of course, gave me a lot of access to the fbi. what happened is that last spring the fbi was scanning e- mails and came across one of his e-mails in his military account referring to something under the desk and they interpreted that as corruption meaning under the table payments and so they looked into it. it turned out it referred to having sex with his mistress and the fbi started an investigation and then they found that the woman had broken up with him and petraeus continued to e-mail thousands of e-mails to her despite the fact that she didn't want them. so that raised another question about judgment and then the fbi expected that he would be forced out immediately because this is a violation of top secret security clearance procedures. you can't compromise yourself to be in a position to be blackmailed by a foreign intelligence service, for example. and the white house said -- >> you say the fbi found out about this some time ago and if this would have put him in such a compromising position, why do you any it took so long
the book the secret of the fbi which, of course, gave me a lot of access to the fbi. what happened is that last spring the fbi was scanning e- mails and came across one of his e-mails in his military account referring to something under the desk and they interpreted that as corruption meaning under the table payments and so they looked into it. it turned out it referred to having sex with his mistress and the fbi started an investigation and then they found that the woman had broken up with him...
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the fbi investigated -- air force base in tampa. the phish investigat -- the fbi investigated and now lawmakers are demanding more information. >> reporter: the fbi never gave anyone in congress a heads up david petraeus was the center of an investigation and the chairwoman plans an investigation of her own to find out why. senator feinstein also revealed that the petraeus broadwell affair came to light while the bureau was trying to figure out who was harassing another female friend of petraeus over e-mail. >> what i've been told is that there was somebody else that he knew and was close to and that mrs. broadwell sent these threatening e-mails to her and she was frightened and she went to the fbi. >> reporter: petraeus is no longer expected to testify before congress about the deadly 9/11 raid on the u.s. consulate in benghazi, but republican senator lindsey graham says the truth will never come out if petraeus keeps quiet forever. >> we have a national security failure along in the making. i don't see how in the world you can fin
the fbi investigated -- air force base in tampa. the phish investigat -- the fbi investigated and now lawmakers are demanding more information. >> reporter: the fbi never gave anyone in congress a heads up david petraeus was the center of an investigation and the chairwoman plans an investigation of her own to find out why. senator feinstein also revealed that the petraeus broadwell affair came to light while the bureau was trying to figure out who was harassing another female friend of...
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and local police officers. >> this is a problem that the average citizen doesn't see. >> reporter: fbi data shows child prostitution as an evolving crime now considered a nationwide epidemic. >> not only does it happen in american cities, but it happens to american kids. >> reporter: the fbi says many of these vulnerable children were recruited through social media, chat lines and text messaging then groomed to rely on their pimps. >> the child feels entrapped. they don't feel they can leave because they know they would be starving on the street, so they have to stay with this individual in order to make their way. >> reporter: child advocates say this fbi initiative highlights an urgent need for an increase in social services. many of these teen frost opportunities have nowhere to go when they're -- prostitutes have nowhere to go when they're released from teen custody. jonathan hunt, fox news. >>> facebook changed some of your settings without telling you. we'll tell you how to change them back. >> and a lot of teens are lying about their online habits. tips to help you talk to your
and local police officers. >> this is a problem that the average citizen doesn't see. >> reporter: fbi data shows child prostitution as an evolving crime now considered a nationwide epidemic. >> not only does it happen in american cities, but it happens to american kids. >> reporter: the fbi says many of these vulnerable children were recruited through social media, chat lines and text messaging then groomed to rely on their pimps. >> the child feels entrapped....
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a statement tonight confirming the report was filed with them saying they are coordinating with the fbi at this time. the statement goes on to say currently an investigation is underway and we therefore need to limit the amount of information we release. the loudoun county sheriff's office takes every threat seriously. as we mentioned earlier, this family has been targeted at least twice before in the 2005 incident the sikh american legal defense and education fund saying the fbi apprehended a suspect. >>> a warning going out in one local community. a knock at the door by someone saying they're a police officer could be a criminal about to attack. >>> she's a prostitute. she wants to be paid to have sex. >> those words causing a firestorm across the country. tonight a new twist in the birth control backlash. >>> tonight at 11:00 two firefighters seriously hurt in an arson, now a peer who survives similar injuries is giving us some insight into their recovery, that story on the news edge at 11:00. >>> tonight real police officers are looking for men pretending to be cops to rob
a statement tonight confirming the report was filed with them saying they are coordinating with the fbi at this time. the statement goes on to say currently an investigation is underway and we therefore need to limit the amount of information we release. the loudoun county sheriff's office takes every threat seriously. as we mentioned earlier, this family has been targeted at least twice before in the 2005 incident the sikh american legal defense and education fund saying the fbi apprehended a...
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in seattle dan springer, fox news. >>> the fbi is searching for one of their own special agents. steven ivans of southern california has been missing since thursday. more than 150 agents and other officers have been searching for ivans over the weekend. they're worried the 35-year-old may be suicidal. ivans has worked with the fbi for three years in the national security division. >>> president obama's promise to bring high speed rail to the u.s. is running into a few detours including one from a proposed plan to link california to las vegas. >> reporter: desert express wants to be the first to bring high speed rail to the u.s., but the 150 mile-per-hour train will cost the taxpayer $5 billion to build. some say it is the fail rail, the train to nowhere. i went to california to investigate. >> our goal toss give 80% of americans access to -- goal is to give 80% americans access to high speed rail. >> reporter: bringing high speed rail to the united states has long been a priority of the obama administration, but there's one probable. the closer you get to southern cal -- problem.
in seattle dan springer, fox news. >>> the fbi is searching for one of their own special agents. steven ivans of southern california has been missing since thursday. more than 150 agents and other officers have been searching for ivans over the weekend. they're worried the 35-year-old may be suicidal. ivans has worked with the fbi for three years in the national security division. >>> president obama's promise to bring high speed rail to the u.s. is running into a few detours...
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how the fbi upped the antiin this kidnapping case at 11:00. [ obama ] i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means life-saving cancer screenings and family-planning services. but, for mitt romney... planned parenthood. we're going to get rid of that. oreo and dunkin' are the perfect match for the perfect moment. enjoy the new oreo coolatta and donut today. america runs on dunkin'. >>> the power is back on for most people, most are ready to put the recent storms behind them. for local families, recovering may not be so easy. many homes were destroyed. fox 5's audrey barnes spent some time with the family who despite losing nearly everything, actually says they feel pretty lucky. >> this is the biggest casualty that
how the fbi upped the antiin this kidnapping case at 11:00. [ obama ] i'm barack obama, and i approve this message. [ female announcer ] every woman who believes decisions about our bodies and our health care should be our own is troubled mitt romney supports overturning roe versus wade. romney backed a law that outlaws all abortion -- even in cases of rape and incest. and that's not all. i'll cut off funding to planned parenthood. [ female announcer ] for women, planned parenthood means...
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she contacted the fbi about anonymous so-called threatening e-mails. the fbi traced the e-mails to paula broadwell, the woman who wrote a biography on general david petraeus. the fbi discovered the two had an affair and petraeus resigned as cia director last friday. now another four star general is being dragged into the sex scandal. general john allen, the man running the war in afghanistan, is being investigated for what may have been potentially inappropriate e-mails with none other than jill kelley, the socialite who sparked the investigation into petraeus in the first place. allen and kelley deny any wrongdoing and the white house backs him up. allen remains president obama's choice to become the supreme allied commander of nato forces in europe, but his nomination on hold until the investigation wraps up. >> if the findings are that he's done nothing wrong, then it would be up to the secretary and president to move forward with the nomination. >> a lot of unked an questions. >> well, i think -- unanswered questions. >> well, i think there's some
she contacted the fbi about anonymous so-called threatening e-mails. the fbi traced the e-mails to paula broadwell, the woman who wrote a biography on general david petraeus. the fbi discovered the two had an affair and petraeus resigned as cia director last friday. now another four star general is being dragged into the sex scandal. general john allen, the man running the war in afghanistan, is being investigated for what may have been potentially inappropriate e-mails with none other than...
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evidence response teams from the fbi are on the scene. circled their wagons around the tent where they are processing some of that evidence. it can pan out to the broken windows that james holmes lived in. evidence technicians are working inside there, just a little less than 20 minutes ago. they brought out some computers, computer hardware, computer towers they put into another car and took that off. they are allowed to get in there now, because they have taken away the hazardous materials. they have taken away the grenades. bomb squads have been working for 30 or 36 hours to dismantel booby traps that were designed for maximum deadly forced. encouraging news, also encouraging for the families that live in adjacent apartment complexes. this is a densely populate the area. they are allowed to return to these other apartment buildings. this will be shut down for some time to come. >> police have been very reluctant. do you know why and any idea if that might change? >> unlikely to change. they are being very maticulous. they will look at
evidence response teams from the fbi are on the scene. circled their wagons around the tent where they are processing some of that evidence. it can pan out to the broken windows that james holmes lived in. evidence technicians are working inside there, just a little less than 20 minutes ago. they brought out some computers, computer hardware, computer towers they put into another car and took that off. they are allowed to get in there now, because they have taken away the hazardous materials....
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mayor vincent gray is accused of lying to the fbi. >> we'll begin with a weather alert. more storms are thundering their way through d.c. tonight. good evening. i'm brian bolter. >> and i'm shawn yancy. >> sadly it's prince william county again with a flash flood warning means flooding is occurring until 10:45. we've had reports of a high water rescue in the gainesboro area. now can see most of that is shifting. i'll give you a closer vis the flash flood warning and most of the rain has moved over to fairfax county around vienna and mclean. we're getting rainfall rate much lighter there, but wait till you see some of the rain totals ininess william county and fauquier. we scoot up higher -- totals in prince william county and fauquier. we scoot up higher and have rain in prince william county. we'll spotlight the area with the flash flood warning. this is for the city of manassas in prince william until 10:45. right there in central prince william and they have been getting pounded for 48 hours. you'll recall two nights ago we had really pretty disastrous flooding in tha
mayor vincent gray is accused of lying to the fbi. >> we'll begin with a weather alert. more storms are thundering their way through d.c. tonight. good evening. i'm brian bolter. >> and i'm shawn yancy. >> sadly it's prince william county again with a flash flood warning means flooding is occurring until 10:45. we've had reports of a high water rescue in the gainesboro area. now can see most of that is shifting. i'll give you a closer vis the flash flood warning and most of...
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douglas story fell for an fbi sting when he paid an undercover agent to turn a rifle he owned into a fully automatic machine gun. fox 5's paul wagner with the detailses. >> reporter: the fbi says its agents began taking a closer look at doug story in august last year after a confidential informant came forward to say story expressed interest in modifying an ak47 to fire three shot bursts. story the screen name confederate brother while posing messages on white supremacist websites. an agent who read them said they had a propensity for hatred and violence. in fact, the after day of the quotes two posts attributed to story threatening violence against president obama and attorney general eric holder. story wrote, "i think there's one way o bummer would be proven as a mere mortal, if someone puts a 30.06 round into the base of his skull you think? the second post read holder will likely be removed when the administration changes in 2012, although personally i pref removing him from office with a 30 -- prefer removing him from office with a 30.06. he put a tailgate on hissed for pickup t
douglas story fell for an fbi sting when he paid an undercover agent to turn a rifle he owned into a fully automatic machine gun. fox 5's paul wagner with the detailses. >> reporter: the fbi says its agents began taking a closer look at doug story in august last year after a confidential informant came forward to say story expressed interest in modifying an ak47 to fire three shot bursts. story the screen name confederate brother while posing messages on white supremacist websites. an...
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. >>> the fbi is working to unravel a mystery tonight. letters containing white powder were sent to schools, businesses and government offices and d.c. is not the only target. >>> a grief stricken husband makes a plea tonight begging for help finding the two drivers who were racing down a busy road causing a crash that killed his wife. >>> but we begin tonight with tragedy in virginia. thanks for joining us tonight. i'm shawn yancy. >> i'm brian bolter. an illegal daycare shut down tonight after a 3-year-old died inside the home. wisdom martin live in bristow with the story. >> reporter: the latest is that we did see a person taken away from the home in the back of a police car, but police tell us at this point no one has been arrested or charged and they did not identify the person who was in the back of that car. meanwhile sources are telling us at least 20 children were inside this home behind me, a home many neighbors say they thought was a home daycare. the problem is police say the people who live here didn't have a license to run a
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testifying before the senate judiciary committee, the fbi chief says the u.s. is trying to minimize the impact. >> there are discussions are going on with partners overseas to make certain that whatever impact there is, is minimized and precautions put into place so that in the future it doesn't happen again. >> the fbi investigation is the latest move in the campaign by the obama administration to crack down on leaks. the obama administration has brought at least six criminal cases against those who leak government secrets to the media. in washington, katherine, fox news. >>> the defense rested today in the trial of former presidential candidate, john edwards. his lawyer spent two days of calling witnesses and presenting evidence. the focus on the legal question of whether nearly a million bucks were actually campaign donations. prosecutors claim edwards funneled that money to hide his pregnant mistress. >> the key witness of roger clemens appeared to play into the hands of defense. former strength coach testified clemens asked for help with a booty shot. did
testifying before the senate judiciary committee, the fbi chief says the u.s. is trying to minimize the impact. >> there are discussions are going on with partners overseas to make certain that whatever impact there is, is minimized and precautions put into place so that in the future it doesn't happen again. >> the fbi investigation is the latest move in the campaign by the obama administration to crack down on leaks. the obama administration has brought at least six criminal cases...
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. >> later on the news edge new information released from the fbi about actress marilyn monroe has some interesting details about her life. why were they investigating her in the first place? details coming up tonight at 11:00. >>> the epicenter of the nfl world will be fedex field sunday night, the redskins hosting the cowboys with everything at stake. fox 5's lindsay murphy is here with more on sunday's showdown. lindsay? >> never has it felt more like dallas week than right now. this rivalry which dates back to 1960 and spans 105 games had lost some of its fire the last couple years as the redskins struggled to be relevant in the division and the league, but when the whistle blows sunday, these two teams may take it back old school because they are both fighting for all the marbles, the nfc east crown and a postseason berth and dallas week is a new concept for some rookies, but one they already understand after playing the cowboys thanksgiving day. in the redskins victory griffin threw four touchdown passes and morris ran for 113 yards and one score. no need
. >> later on the news edge new information released from the fbi about actress marilyn monroe has some interesting details about her life. why were they investigating her in the first place? details coming up tonight at 11:00. >>> the epicenter of the nfl world will be fedex field sunday night, the redskins hosting the cowboys with everything at stake. fox 5's lindsay murphy is here with more on sunday's showdown. lindsay? >> never has it felt...
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. >>> steve jobs in the fbi, find out what was in his file coming up. >>> also a billion dollars for homeowners in our area, all part of a massive homeowners rescue plan. find out how you can get your slice next. >>> send your news tips to fox 5 tips at wttg.com or call 202- 895-3000. [ female announcer ] with swiffer wetjet, cleaning better, doesn't have to take longer. i'm done. i'm gonna... drink this... on the porch! ♪ give me just a little more time ♪ [ female announcer ] mops can be a hassle, but swiffer wetjet's spray cleaner and absorbent pads can clean better in half the time, so you don't miss a thing. hi mary! morning! gladys. gladys! [ female announcer ] swiffer. better clean in half the time. or your money back. >>> this is fox 5 news at 10:00. >>> help is on the way for some homeowners hit by foreclosure. president obama announced a $25 billion settlement with five of the nation's largest mortgage lenders accused of foreclosure abuses. fox 5's laura evans with how this will affect local lenders. >> the lender has to reduce loans for 1 million households, but really
. >>> steve jobs in the fbi, find out what was in his file coming up. >>> also a billion dollars for homeowners in our area, all part of a massive homeowners rescue plan. find out how you can get your slice next. >>> send your news tips to fox 5 tips at wttg.com or call 202- 895-3000. [ female announcer ] with swiffer wetjet, cleaning better, doesn't have to take longer. i'm done. i'm gonna... drink this... on the porch! ♪ give me just a little more time ♪ [...
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the frc is a vocal proponent of traditional marriage and the fbi says corkins' parents told them their son has strong opinions with respect to those he believes do not treat homosexuals in a fair manner. >> how many unhinged individuals walk around with 15 chick-fil-a sandwiches and 50 rounds of ammunition? >> reporter: the frc's president said the sandwiches were relevant because chick-fil- a executives also openly oppose gay marriage. >> we believe floyd corkins was responsible for firing the shot yesterday that wounded one of our colleagues and our friend, leo johnson, but corkins was given a license to shoot an unarmed man by organizations like the southern poverty law center that have been reckless in labeling organizations hate groups because they disagree with them on public policy. >> the alabama-based nonprofit civil rights group fired back calling the shooting a tragedy but perkins' accusation outrageous. continuing in a statement, " the splc has listed the frc as a hate group since 2010 because it has knowingly spread false and denigrating propaganda about lgbt people, not a
the frc is a vocal proponent of traditional marriage and the fbi says corkins' parents told them their son has strong opinions with respect to those he believes do not treat homosexuals in a fair manner. >> how many unhinged individuals walk around with 15 chick-fil-a sandwiches and 50 rounds of ammunition? >> reporter: the frc's president said the sandwiches were relevant because chick-fil- a executives also openly oppose gay marriage. >> we believe floyd corkins was...
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the fbi said go to this website here to find out whether your computer was hit. the website is www.dcwg.org. again, that is www.dcwg.org. the site will explain how the scam effects your computer and tell you how to fix the problem. >>> investors want to you tell them where the market is heading. you and everyone else in the social media world. they are turning to sites like facebook and to twitter looking for clues and which way the dow will g. >> reporter: there is a new way investors can get a leg up on the market. the idea is to get investment clues from what people are saying online. for example, taking a look at the overall mood. are people worried or excited about something? one study found what folks are tweeting, blogging, or facebooking about can actually predict which way the dow will go, sometimes days in advance. investors keeping a close eye on our chatter. what we say about products and services and companies in online reviews. when university of southern california researchers sole stocks based on negative reviews, they earned 8% more and for some
the fbi said go to this website here to find out whether your computer was hit. the website is www.dcwg.org. again, that is www.dcwg.org. the site will explain how the scam effects your computer and tell you how to fix the problem. >>> investors want to you tell them where the market is heading. you and everyone else in the social media world. they are turning to sites like facebook and to twitter looking for clues and which way the dow will g. >> reporter: there is a new way...
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when the fbi busted the hackers last year, agents realized if they turned off the malicious servers used to control the computers, all the victims would lose internet service. they set up temporary servers while agents continued their investigations so users infected could still use the internet, but that safety net expires tonight at midnight which has led to what many people are calling internet doomsday or malware monday, but you still have time to check your computer. the fbi arranged for a private company to run a website where users can see if their computers are compromised and f security business sites where you can find fixes for this nasty problem. cyber security experts tell fox there are always steps you can take to protect yourself. keeping your antivirus software updated, making sure you're using a firewall when browsing the internet and not clicking on a link or accepting an attachment if you have any doubt it could not be what it seems to be. >>> ever use one of those ratings websites for a restaurant or hotel recommendation? some scammers are now turning to social media
when the fbi busted the hackers last year, agents realized if they turned off the malicious servers used to control the computers, all the victims would lose internet service. they set up temporary servers while agents continued their investigations so users infected could still use the internet, but that safety net expires tonight at midnight which has led to what many people are calling internet doomsday or malware monday, but you still have time to check your computer. the fbi arranged for a...
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so it's pretty rough situation. >> reporter: the fbi and the u.s. marshall service are offering a reward up to $50,000 for the location of the victims and mays' arrest. in new york, david lee miller, fox news. >>> the wife of a u.s. service man stationed in afghanistan says her husband seemed fine before he pitched forward and died during an online video chat with her. captain bruce clark's family says he didn't show signs of discomfort before his death. but his wife says she saw bullet hole in a closet behind him. for two hours she and her family members watched the skype signal while they tried to get help. pentagon is investigating. clark's body was returned to dover air force base. >>> the biggest terror trial in history began yesterday with a lengthy and unruly arraignment. katherine harris has details. >> reporter: there were so many moments in court, and one has become a lightning rod. one of the defense attorneys chose to wear black muslim dress in court. she explains why she believes the women on the prosecution side should dress modestly.
so it's pretty rough situation. >> reporter: the fbi and the u.s. marshall service are offering a reward up to $50,000 for the location of the victims and mays' arrest. in new york, david lee miller, fox news. >>> the wife of a u.s. service man stationed in afghanistan says her husband seemed fine before he pitched forward and died during an online video chat with her. captain bruce clark's family says he didn't show signs of discomfort before his death. but his wife says she saw...
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she is the one who called the fbi. kelley and her husband had a close relationship with the petraeus and that the kelleys are in maiming otherdebt owing more than $2 million on a building they own. >>> the president held his first conference after his election. sex scandal, secret documents and a new secretary of state. >> if the president was expecting a new honeymoon with reporters, that quickly disappeared in the wake of the sex scandal that took down cia director david petraeus. >> i have no evidence from what i have seen that classified information was disclosed that in any way would have had a negative impact on our national security. >> reporter: the scandal has now 'em broiled afghanistan commander general john allen. when asked if the fbi should have revealed the investigation to him in the country prior to the election, the president withheld judgment. >> it is also possible that, had we been told, then you would be sitting here asking about why are you interfering in a criminal investigation? >> reporter: on
she is the one who called the fbi. kelley and her husband had a close relationship with the petraeus and that the kelleys are in maiming otherdebt owing more than $2 million on a building they own. >>> the president held his first conference after his election. sex scandal, secret documents and a new secretary of state. >> if the president was expecting a new honeymoon with reporters, that quickly disappeared in the wake of the sex scandal that took down cia director david...
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for 5 1/2 months, the fbi secretly scoured dixon's finances. all the while the mayor and clerk who tipped him off had to act business as usual. you are coming in here every day, you know what you know. you are looking at her, she must not have had any idea that you knew? >> oh, i don't think she did. i don't think she did. >> reporter: until the morning last april when the fbi came to city hall to pay rita a visit. >> she come wheeling right in this door here. and i said, good morning, rilta. she said good morning. and i said three gentlemen would look to talk to you. one agent identified himself with the fbi we've got some questions to ask you. she said, sure. her face never changed emotion for anything. >> reporter: boy, ice in her veins. >> yeah. yeah. >> reporter: no tears? no hysteria? >> no. >> reporter: i didn't do this. >> no. >> reporter: it was far worse than anyone dreamed or could even imagine. according to prosecutors, the trusted comptroller misappropriated an astonishing amount of money. $53 million in transactions, over the past
for 5 1/2 months, the fbi secretly scoured dixon's finances. all the while the mayor and clerk who tipped him off had to act business as usual. you are coming in here every day, you know what you know. you are looking at her, she must not have had any idea that you knew? >> oh, i don't think she did. i don't think she did. >> reporter: until the morning last april when the fbi came to city hall to pay rita a visit. >> she come wheeling right in this door here. and i said, good...
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. >> plus the petraeus sex scandal, some congress members are calling for answers about the fbi investigation and whether paula broadwell had access to classified information. >> a story only seen on fox 5, nursing home neglect, the serious health and safety violations at a local facility that turned deadly in one case. thanks for joining us tonight. i'm shawn yancy. >> i'm brian bolter. we'll begin with police swarming a maryland college campus this afternoon. >> a student made disturbing threatening remarks at rockville montgomery campus. tonight that student? custody. fox 5's maureen umeh has the story. >> a student was upset over a breakup. he was arrested on the montgomery college campus less than an hour after witnesses reported hearing him make threats. a threat of gun violence on the montgomery college campus in rockville. witnesses said a student commented he felt like shooting people just for fun apparently upset over a recent breakup. >> the witnesses came to the security office and notified them about the statements made. >> reporter: campus security notified rockville police, the
. >> plus the petraeus sex scandal, some congress members are calling for answers about the fbi investigation and whether paula broadwell had access to classified information. >> a story only seen on fox 5, nursing home neglect, the serious health and safety violations at a local facility that turned deadly in one case. thanks for joining us tonight. i'm shawn yancy. >> i'm brian bolter. we'll begin with police swarming a maryland college campus this afternoon. >> a...
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. >>> the fbi fighting terrorism on a new front. new details on the cyber crimes being pulled off by rogue governments coming up. plus, three members of a family all killed by the same infection. the underlying condition that caused the virus to explode. [ female announcer ] with xfinity, you can always expect more. like more on demand shows and movies than ever. and more ways to discover them too. plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at the same time. ♪ feel a firework [ female announcer ] and best of all, it keeps getting better. no wonder more people choose xfinity over any other provider. ♪ love can be so mystical ♪ >>> three people and one family all dead in just two weeks and tonight we're learning more about what killed them. we now know at least two members of the family in calvert county had the flu and a staff infection. more tonight from beth parker. >> crews dressed in hazmat suits entering a house. it may look alarming to you, but to ashley, this is grandma's house.
. >>> the fbi fighting terrorism on a new front. new details on the cyber crimes being pulled off by rogue governments coming up. plus, three members of a family all killed by the same infection. the underlying condition that caused the virus to explode. [ female announcer ] with xfinity, you can always expect more. like more on demand shows and movies than ever. and more ways to discover them too. plus more speed from america's fastest internet provider. so you can run more devices at...
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according to the records, the fbi found no evidence racial bias was a motive in the shooting. the lead detective also said zimmerman shot the teen because of his attire and the circumstances, not because of his race. some legal experts disagree. >> he says that well, it wasn't the racial or skin color, but yet his attire played major basis here. well, his attire was a hoodie. he had his iced tea and skittles and hoodie. if that's not racially based to go after this guy with a gun and then shoot him, i mean come on. >> zimmerman claims martin attacked him breaking his nose and slamming his head on the concrete. he is charged with second degree murder. >>> last week a crowded metro train jumped off the tracks going 50 miles an hour because of the extreme heat, what the transit agency is doing to prevent another derailment. >> plus we're collecting out a new crime fighting app, its inventor a local man who was robbed three times. he shows us how it works next. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] everyone likes a bit of order in their life. virtual wallet helps you get it. keep track o
according to the records, the fbi found no evidence racial bias was a motive in the shooting. the lead detective also said zimmerman shot the teen because of his attire and the circumstances, not because of his race. some legal experts disagree. >> he says that well, it wasn't the racial or skin color, but yet his attire played major basis here. well, his attire was a hoodie. he had his iced tea and skittles and hoodie. if that's not racially based to go after this guy with a gun and then...
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joining us live now is criminal profiler and former fbi agent greg mccreery. what have you learned about james holmes regarding what drove him to do this? is it anger? is it looking for revenge? is it possible to yet surmise a motive based on what we know? >> it's very early. we have to be careful. obviously what i can talk about is how these things work typically, so we'll have to see how this plays out. so i don't want to address him personally, but he seems typical of the pseudo commando sort of mass murderer, heavily armed, a lot of planning and premeditation. typically as far as the psychopathology is paronoia and depression. they see the world as a very threatening place, distrust everyone and read threat anyone meanings into benign comments and this sort of thing. they hold grips. they're sometimes referred to as in -- grudges. they're sometimes referred to as injustice collectors and this builds up until it explodes into ab event like that. this may be -- an event like that. this may what about we've experienced here. >> looking into other massacres of
joining us live now is criminal profiler and former fbi agent greg mccreery. what have you learned about james holmes regarding what drove him to do this? is it anger? is it looking for revenge? is it possible to yet surmise a motive based on what we know? >> it's very early. we have to be careful. obviously what i can talk about is how these things work typically, so we'll have to see how this plays out. so i don't want to address him personally, but he seems typical of the pseudo...
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the fbi came up with the reward money tonight. that stands at $50,000, but here is what you can do ifed you like to help. if you think you -- if you'd like to help. if you think you can solve the case, you can call 1-800-225- 5324 or the virginia state police tip line at 703-803- 2637. >>> coming up on fox 5 news at 10:00 folks have been calling rg3 the ferrari, but what happened today? the redskins players competed off the field to see who has the best car. >> just ahead a look at the journey of the ride helping children of active first responders. the news at 10:00 will continue in a few minutes. [ male announcer ] do you support work for welfare? barack obama has a long history of opposing work for welfare. "i was not a wild, huge supporter of the federal plan that was signed in 1996." [ male announcer ] on july 12th obama quietly ended work requirements for welfare. you wouldn't have to work and wouldn't have to train for a job. mitt romney strongly believes work must be part of welfare. the romney plan for a stronger middle c
the fbi came up with the reward money tonight. that stands at $50,000, but here is what you can do ifed you like to help. if you think you -- if you'd like to help. if you think you can solve the case, you can call 1-800-225- 5324 or the virginia state police tip line at 703-803- 2637. >>> coming up on fox 5 news at 10:00 folks have been calling rg3 the ferrari, but what happened today? the redskins players competed off the field to see who has the best car. >> just ahead a look...
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we told you last week that the fbi had raided the downtown offices and home of jeff thompson. he is and has been a long-time major donor to many d.c. political campaigns. he also owns a managed care organization. chartered health plan, which is the city's top medicaid contractor. the subpoenas going out request records that relate to fund raising. >> i was not served today and i don't expect to be served. but this is really about ending public corruption and d.c. campaigns and politics. >> investigation started out with allegations of wrong doing involving mayoral candidate, sulaimon brown, tommy wells says while he has not received a subpoena, he has thoughts on what's going on. >> it seems the fbi and u.s. attorney believe that jeffrey thompson may have violated the law by providing campaign donations repeatedly to different members really just changing the name of the corporation or whatever. but it all came from him. there are limits on that. >> one council member is asking the office of campaign finance to investigate checks and money orders made to his last campaign that
we told you last week that the fbi had raided the downtown offices and home of jeff thompson. he is and has been a long-time major donor to many d.c. political campaigns. he also owns a managed care organization. chartered health plan, which is the city's top medicaid contractor. the subpoenas going out request records that relate to fund raising. >> i was not served today and i don't expect to be served. but this is really about ending public corruption and d.c. campaigns and politics....
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. >> reporter: fbi agents and new york city police officers put up a blue tent to block the view while nearly 100 of them began what an ex-agent calls an archeologicallike dig for evidence, digging up the concrete floor of the entire basement of 127 prince street. 806 square feet digging for evidence connected to the did i appear's then 6-year-old etan patz -- disappearance of then 6- year-old etan patz in 1979. >> we have good information that led to the probable cause again that led to the search warrant and we take the information seriously. >> reporter: etan was last seen by his mother on this street walking to school on his own for the first time. he disappeared from this one block. new york city police say the thorough dig will take five days as they seek. >> human remains, clothing or personal effects that may lead us to the whereabouts of etan patz who disappeared from his street on may 25th, 1979. >> reporter: etan patz's parents still live 1/2 block away from the evidence dig in the same apartment they shared with their son. their friends say it was their persistence that pus
. >> reporter: fbi agents and new york city police officers put up a blue tent to block the view while nearly 100 of them began what an ex-agent calls an archeologicallike dig for evidence, digging up the concrete floor of the entire basement of 127 prince street. 806 square feet digging for evidence connected to the did i appear's then 6-year-old etan patz -- disappearance of then 6- year-old etan patz in 1979. >> we have good information that led to the probable cause again that...
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so from the beginning they were outraged as parents. >> metallica, the fbi and virginia state police have a separate campaign using this psa, billboards and social media to try to catch the killer. this effort is designed to develop new leads. similar techniques have led to the arrest of other criminals. in addition to the reward, metallica is adding 50 grand, reward money totaling $150,000. >>> the national park service says the avalanche on mount mckinley may not have killed four climber, but may have sent them into a crevice. one of the japanese climbers got out and made it to base camp and reported the avalanche. the search for the others has been called off. >>> the head of the u.n. mission in syria is demanding women, children, the elderly and ill be allowed to evacuate combat zones. the u.n. says it's having a difficult time getting those people out of those areas because neither the government's loyalists nor rebels will hold fire long enough for them to evacuate safely. yesterday the observers mission was suspended because conditions were so dangerous. >> u.n. observers will
so from the beginning they were outraged as parents. >> metallica, the fbi and virginia state police have a separate campaign using this psa, billboards and social media to try to catch the killer. this effort is designed to develop new leads. similar techniques have led to the arrest of other criminals. in addition to the reward, metallica is adding 50 grand, reward money totaling $150,000. >>> the national park service says the avalanche on mount mckinley may not have killed...
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and now what you see simply isn't helpful. >> reporter: the captured device is being analyzed at the fbi bomb laboratory in virginia thought to be the work of ibrahim hassan al sassri. an expert says deconstructing the bomb will help u.s. officials build up airport security. >> the fact they've got this pretty much intact means they can do a lot of tests and also improve the security of the aviation system. >> reporter: but while intercepting this latest bomb was a victory, the challenge for security officials is that they intercept the next one as well. the latest version of this bomb is said to have been constructed without any metal parts, but it may already be rendered obsolete if al-qaeda is able to perfect something that has been rumored it's working on, the surgical implantation of bomb parts inside the body which would render them unable to be picked up on x-ray. >>> a jury in the roger clemens perjury trial has been dismissed for sheeping are and showing up late. the -- sleeping and showing up late. the juror who was in his 20s said he'd rather be sleeping than in court. clemens
and now what you see simply isn't helpful. >> reporter: the captured device is being analyzed at the fbi bomb laboratory in virginia thought to be the work of ibrahim hassan al sassri. an expert says deconstructing the bomb will help u.s. officials build up airport security. >> the fact they've got this pretty much intact means they can do a lot of tests and also improve the security of the aviation system. >> reporter: but while intercepting this latest bomb was a victory,...
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the fbi said it never had those numbers. the agency arrested several hackers tied to that anti-sec group earlier this year. >>> we may get our first look at apple's new iphone 5 this week. insiders say the new phone will be taller and contain upgrades to both hardware and software and yes, siri. the mechanical voice is expected to be part of the new i phone expected to go on sale a week or two after it debuts. >>> tonight on the news edge remembering a mother and grandmother killed in a car crash near jiffy lube live. >> and the assault of a capitol hill husband and father remains unsolved while another tack puts that neighborhood on edge -- attack puts that neighborhood on edge, details at 11:00. [ female announcer ] introducing yoplait greek 100. 100% new. ♪ 100% greek. 100% mmm... ♪ oh wow, that is mmm... ♪ in fact it's so mmm you might not believe it's a hundred calories. well ok then, new yoplait greek 100. it is so good. ♪ abut it'll become so much more. concrete andnd steel... a new world-class resort casino i
the fbi said it never had those numbers. the agency arrested several hackers tied to that anti-sec group earlier this year. >>> we may get our first look at apple's new iphone 5 this week. insiders say the new phone will be taller and contain upgrades to both hardware and software and yes, siri. the mechanical voice is expected to be part of the new i phone expected to go on sale a week or two after it debuts. >>> tonight on the news edge remembering a mother and grandmother...
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this all stems from a guilty plea brooks gave admitting he lied to the fbi. brooks worked for vincent gray's campaign and admitted he helped pay sulaimon brown to stay in the race so brown could verbally attack then mayor adrian fenty. the judge said she'd consider brooks' past and the help he has given to others over the years. she also took into consideration the help brooks has provided to the fbi as they continue to investigate the gray campaign. that is one reason she did not sentence brooks to jail time. mayor gray has said many times in the past that he did not participate in the illegal activity to pay sulaimon brown. still the u.s. attorney's office continues to investigate his campaign. in the district matt ackland, fox 5 news. >>> president obama says he was just too polite in the debate with mitt romney last week. the president made his lengthiest comments so far on the performance in an interview with abc. he said it gets repetitive to keep saying romney's claims aren't true. he compared it to winning two games and losing the third in a seven-gam
this all stems from a guilty plea brooks gave admitting he lied to the fbi. brooks worked for vincent gray's campaign and admitted he helped pay sulaimon brown to stay in the race so brown could verbally attack then mayor adrian fenty. the judge said she'd consider brooks' past and the help he has given to others over the years. she also took into consideration the help brooks has provided to the fbi as they continue to investigate the gray campaign. that is one reason she did not sentence...
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attorney held a news conference with the irs and the fbi telling reporters further charges against kwame brown are unlikely, but the investigation continues into the former chairman's 2008 campaign. fox 5's paul wagner joins us live tonight with that part of the story. >> the u.s. attorney ron machen called kwame brown's guilty pleas a dark and unfortunate day for the city telling reporters the council chair's resignation was part of the deal. machen said his office did not target brown. instead the charges came as a result of a referral from the d.c. board of ethics and kwame brown himself. >> when mr. brown sent those fraudulent loan documents to the bank, he traded away his principles for personal gain. once we discovered that fraud along with the repeated cash expenditures over and above the $50 limit, we simply could not allow him to remain in his position, a position in which he yielded tremendous influence over a city budget in the billions of dollars. >> blaming the campaign finance charge against brown, prosecutors say he flagrantly abused the law writing one check for $1,500 ca
attorney held a news conference with the irs and the fbi telling reporters further charges against kwame brown are unlikely, but the investigation continues into the former chairman's 2008 campaign. fox 5's paul wagner joins us live tonight with that part of the story. >> the u.s. attorney ron machen called kwame brown's guilty pleas a dark and unfortunate day for the city telling reporters the council chair's resignation was part of the deal. machen said his office did not target brown....
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the fbi says the suspect has been forensically linked to both cases. harrington was last seen in october of 2009 leaving a metallica concert in charlottesville. her remains were found three months later in a hayfield in albemarle county. >>> jerry sandusky's latch ditch effort to delay the start of his trial failed. a judge ruled jury selection will start tomorrow in the penn state child sex abuse trial. the judge also ruled the leaned victims cannot keep -- the alleged victims cannot keep their identities private if they testify. they must testify under their real names. sandusky is charged with abusing 10 boys over a 15 year period which he denies. the judge also banned tweets and other electronic communications from inside the courtroom during the trial. >>> a reward is being offered in the animal slashing investigation at a fairfax county park. the incidents happened on may 26th at frying pan park. two goats, a calf and chicken were badly cut. they are all recovering. the attacks happened a month after three horses were slashed at a nearby farm. a
the fbi says the suspect has been forensically linked to both cases. harrington was last seen in october of 2009 leaving a metallica concert in charlottesville. her remains were found three months later in a hayfield in albemarle county. >>> jerry sandusky's latch ditch effort to delay the start of his trial failed. a judge ruled jury selection will start tomorrow in the penn state child sex abuse trial. the judge also ruled the leaned victims cannot keep -- the alleged victims cannot...
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. >> fbi is investigating whether wednesday's shooting amounted to domestic terrorism. earlier this month when the military vet opened fire on a temple in wisconsin, the u.s. attorney general was unequivocal. >> that is precisely what happened here. an act of terrorism. >> when a military recruitment center was targeted in 2009, who described himself as an al- qaeda operative. the case was handled in arkansas state court. and when 13 were murdered at fort hood later that year by a gunman who said he got it before opening fire, the defense department said it was handled. >> we can have illegal discretion about whether it is a hate crime or act of terrorism. i wish there was consistency and fort hood will be the classic case of what should be clear case of terrorism. >> in some cases, it may be easier to show the suspect is guilty of murder rather than prove a motive. that said one of the survivors of the massacre told fox that calling that shooting workplace violence was an insult to every service member who was killed there. fox news. >> a shooting outside a preseason n
. >> fbi is investigating whether wednesday's shooting amounted to domestic terrorism. earlier this month when the military vet opened fire on a temple in wisconsin, the u.s. attorney general was unequivocal. >> that is precisely what happened here. an act of terrorism. >> when a military recruitment center was targeted in 2009, who described himself as an al- qaeda operative. the case was handled in arkansas state court. and when 13 were murdered at fort hood later that year...
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reporter: the fbi raided thomas' home in northeast december 2nd investigating allegations the ward 5 council member stole $300,000 in city grant moneys meant for children's programs and bought himself a car, motorcycle and trips to play golf. >> apparently what the feds are looking at is that there was an effort to launder this money and hide it. reporter: joe degeneva is a former u.s. attorney through the district of columbia and says if thomas resigns, it will be of his rosen making. >> there are dog guide -- of his own making. >> there are dog guidelines that have -- doj guidelines that have permitted his resignation to be offered freely and without coercion as part of a deal in order to encourage a prosecutor to either reduce the charges or to reduce the fine or something. reporter: thomas was not home when we stopped by late this afternoon. his wife later told me off camera she had nothing to say about her husband's possible resignation which ward 1 council member jim graham says saddens him greatly. >> it was all there. he had important committees. he had an important future. h
reporter: the fbi raided thomas' home in northeast december 2nd investigating allegations the ward 5 council member stole $300,000 in city grant moneys meant for children's programs and bought himself a car, motorcycle and trips to play golf. >> apparently what the feds are looking at is that there was an effort to launder this money and hide it. reporter: joe degeneva is a former u.s. attorney through the district of columbia and says if thomas resigns, it will be of his rosen making....
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he didn't know the fbi was tracking him the entire time. and another threat to capitol hill lawmakers. three offices received threatening letters containing a white powder . two arrived yesterday. the substance was not harmful. more may be on the way. similar letters were sent to john stewart. all were postmarked with a fake address from portland, oregon. >>> a historic day on the national mall. fox 5 investigation, students partying to all hours of the night keeping their neighbors away. we're exposing the problem. >>> we are staying on top of our breaking news. a live look outside the courthouse in charlottesville, virginia, where earlier today, a jury convicted george huguely of second-degree murder and larceny in the death of yeardley love and recommended a sentence of 25 years for the second-degree murder and one year for larceny. we are expecting the defense attorney to come out and speak tonight. talk about this sentencing recommendation. once we see someone step to the podium, we will bring that to you live. >> a ceremonial gro
he didn't know the fbi was tracking him the entire time. and another threat to capitol hill lawmakers. three offices received threatening letters containing a white powder . two arrived yesterday. the substance was not harmful. more may be on the way. similar letters were sent to john stewart. all were postmarked with a fake address from portland, oregon. >>> a historic day on the national mall. fox 5 investigation, students partying to all hours of the night keeping their neighbors...
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. >>> the fbi usually investigates hackers. instead it's now a victim. how one group secretly recorded entire phone conversations between agents. >>> plus the komen foundation doing an about face now bringing back funding for planned parenthood, but some say it's too little too late. >>>. >>> on the news edge we're going to show you the new clues released tonight in a brutal bus stop stabbing. >>> plus a killer's cunning trick that helped him escape the crime scene at 11:00. ♪ ♪ [ multiple sounds making melodic tune ] ♪ [ male announcer ] at northrop grumman, every innovation, every solution, comes together for a single purpose -- to make the world a safer place. that's the value of performance. northrop grumman. >>> a change of heart from susan g. komen for the cure following a firestorm of controversy. the charity has reversed its decision to cut funding to planned parenthood. fox 5's karen gray houston has the details. reporter: the charity's prestigeous image was on the line. the susan g. komen foundation has used its pink ribbons and fundraisi
. >>> the fbi usually investigates hackers. instead it's now a victim. how one group secretly recorded entire phone conversations between agents. >>> plus the komen foundation doing an about face now bringing back funding for planned parenthood, but some say it's too little too late. >>>. >>> on the news edge we're going to show you the new clues released tonight in a brutal bus stop stabbing. >>> plus a killer's cunning trick that helped him escape...
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frederick police wouldn't do anything, so he wanted to talk to the fbi. the charging documents also say the owner of the stolen jeep told police ball left a voicemail on her phone saying he was going to make people pay for their actions and there will be bloodshed. >> i think he wanted to do damage. i think that's what he wanted to do. why would you climb out of the car and try and take a big lighter and try to light it? >> reporter: it's almost business as usual at the building on connecticut avenue except for the boarded up window, but a lot of people who work there are still amazed by what happened. >> there are other ways of doing it than driving a car through a front window. >> reporter: charles ball is due back in superior court june 28th for an assessment of whether he should remain in jail before trial. he is being represented by a public defender. >>> take a look at this picture. have you seen this man? state police are tracking conrad thames. they say he walked away from a prison road crew in prince george's county today. he's serving 10 years f
frederick police wouldn't do anything, so he wanted to talk to the fbi. the charging documents also say the owner of the stolen jeep told police ball left a voicemail on her phone saying he was going to make people pay for their actions and there will be bloodshed. >> i think he wanted to do damage. i think that's what he wanted to do. why would you climb out of the car and try and take a big lighter and try to light it? >> reporter: it's almost business as usual at the building on...
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the white house says there is no credible information on any attacks, but a new bulletin from the fbi and department of homeland security warns of possible retaliation for bin laden's killing. >> however, we assessed that aq's affiliates and allies remain intent on conducting attacks in the homeland possibly to avenge the death of osama bin laden but not necessarily tied to the anniversary. >> that bulletin issued late last night said al-qaeda would view an tack on this symbolic -- an attack on this symbolic date a victory. >>> there is word tonight of another possible scandal involving secret service agents and prostitutes. the new allegations came hours after homeland security secretary janet napolitano told lawmakers what happened in colombia was an isolated incident. fox's doug mckelway has more. >> reporter: the report alleges that secret service agents also patronized prostitutes in advance of the president's trip to is an salvador in 2011. the report by kiro television in seattle reports a government contractor who accompanied the agents was told they did this all the time and
the white house says there is no credible information on any attacks, but a new bulletin from the fbi and department of homeland security warns of possible retaliation for bin laden's killing. >> however, we assessed that aq's affiliates and allies remain intent on conducting attacks in the homeland possibly to avenge the death of osama bin laden but not necessarily tied to the anniversary. >> that bulletin issued late last night said al-qaeda would view an tack on this symbolic --...
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those leaks are encouraging a tax on paterno's character, so they want the fbi and pennsylvania attorney general to release all the e-mails and recorded to provide context. sandusky was convicted on 45 counts of child sex abuse. >> michael phelps dropped a race from his london lineup. the maryland native scratched the 200 meter free style from his schedule. bringing his number of events down from 8 to 7. phelps says he doesn't need to match his eight medals from beijing and dropping it will help him prepare for another big swim. he will definitely retire after his final london heat. >>> ahead on the news edge, an update on the pilot who had a midair meltdown. he screamed about religion and terrorists, but may not face any punishment. we'll explain what happened in court. >>> and you don't have to head to the mall to catch a good fireworks show tomorrow. we have a list of celebrations from around the region coming up at 11:00. [ female announcer ] safeway presents real big deals of the week. or how to keep from driving all over for the best deals. you don't need to run around. safeway giv
those leaks are encouraging a tax on paterno's character, so they want the fbi and pennsylvania attorney general to release all the e-mails and recorded to provide context. sandusky was convicted on 45 counts of child sex abuse. >> michael phelps dropped a race from his london lineup. the maryland native scratched the 200 meter free style from his schedule. bringing his number of events down from 8 to 7. phelps says he doesn't need to match his eight medals from beijing and dropping it...
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recently thomas' northeast home was raided by the fbi. several council members have called for council member thomas to step down in the past. monday, we asked council chairman, kwame brown, if he is ready to do the same. >> i think there's a legal process that is taking place right now, matt, i'm allowed the legal process to carry itself out. we are going to focus or energy and continue to make sure that we communicate the work that we're doing and delivering for the residents of the district of columbia. >> we should tell you that we did stop by council member thomas' office twice today to get comment. he was not there. we also put a call into his attorney. so what happens next? well, a company that is also named in the agreement, htl swing away can make a payment. that $50,000 payment within the but if that payment is not made, then the district of columbia can go after council member thomas' personal property. matt acklin, fox 5 news. >> more on our top story tonight, the iowa caucus results. analysis from shepherd smith. also ahead,
recently thomas' northeast home was raided by the fbi. several council members have called for council member thomas to step down in the past. monday, we asked council chairman, kwame brown, if he is ready to do the same. >> i think there's a legal process that is taking place right now, matt, i'm allowed the legal process to carry itself out. we are going to focus or energy and continue to make sure that we communicate the work that we're doing and delivering for the residents of the...
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admitted to flushing a $100,000 bribe check down the toilet and stuffing $80,000 in her underwear as fbi agents arrived at the couple's home. >>> another severely injured pitbull abandoned in anne arundel county, the dog found less than 5 miles from where another wounded pitbull was discovered last month. police believe both animals were used for dogfighting. >> her name is princess and despite the odds she's alive. she was found in this parking lot in anne arundel county last friday with a gaping hole under her front armpit, numerous bites and scars. >> any time we see an animal in these conditions it breaks our heart. it's not something any of us want to see and want hope to put an end to it soon. >> reporter: anne arundel county animal control officials believe princess may have been used for dogfighting. the scars are consistent. >> princess actually has scars and scabs that are evidence of some more longer term history of dogfighting being involved. >> reporter: there are also concerns she may have come from the same place as this guy, rocky road. princess was found less than 5 mile
admitted to flushing a $100,000 bribe check down the toilet and stuffing $80,000 in her underwear as fbi agents arrived at the couple's home. >>> another severely injured pitbull abandoned in anne arundel county, the dog found less than 5 miles from where another wounded pitbull was discovered last month. police believe both animals were used for dogfighting. >> her name is princess and despite the odds she's alive. she was found in this parking lot in anne arundel county last...
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douglas ferry faces federal gun charges many the fbi says he illegally obtained a fully automatic gun. he posted on his website that he wanted to buy a gun and kill law enforcement it if marshal law was enforced in the u.s. >>> police say that this man robbed a mcdonald's in the 2800 block of branch avenue. he kicked in through the drive win corks climbed through and confronted an employee. if you recognize this man, call prince george's county police. >>> new details tonight in the mid-airplane collision in virginia monday. state police have identified dr. james michael duncan as one of the men killed in the crash. duncan worked for the national transportation safety board as a medical advisor. he worked as a flight is your jan for nasa. he headed the nasa team that helped official rescue the 33 miners trapped in a chilean mine. thomas proofman was at the control of this plane which lost part of a wing and tale >>> the wing of a cargo plane taxiing at chicago o'hare clipped a it commuter plane. passengers had to be removed from the american eagle commuter jet. passengers and crews on
douglas ferry faces federal gun charges many the fbi says he illegally obtained a fully automatic gun. he posted on his website that he wanted to buy a gun and kill law enforcement it if marshal law was enforced in the u.s. >>> police say that this man robbed a mcdonald's in the 2800 block of branch avenue. he kicked in through the drive win corks climbed through and confronted an employee. if you recognize this man, call prince george's county police. >>> new details tonight...
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it also reports the fbi is checking into those reductions. matt acklin reports. >> it is not cheap to live in d.c. and for many who own homes and businesses here, property taxes are hard to stomach. a.j. cooper, who was running for city council hears about taxes in general all the time. >> we have been all over the city. and the consensus is, the taxes are high. highest in the region, and people would like lower taxes. >> that's why a report by the washington post has many people talking and asking if everyone is getting a fair shake. the post says the office of tax and revenue granted $2.6 billion in reductions in taxable value on commercial properties. that comes out to about $48 million in lost taxes. >> i think any amount we would lose would bother me. >> at a morning media briefing, mayor gray hadn't read the post report, but wanted to know more. >> the question is, what does that translate into? you know, in terms of the assessments themselves and what does that translate into tax dollars that will be available to the city. >> the tax a
it also reports the fbi is checking into those reductions. matt acklin reports. >> it is not cheap to live in d.c. and for many who own homes and businesses here, property taxes are hard to stomach. a.j. cooper, who was running for city council hears about taxes in general all the time. >> we have been all over the city. and the consensus is, the taxes are high. highest in the region, and people would like lower taxes. >> that's why a report by the washington post has many...